Planning

Shuttle Bus - PIN

LOCH LOMOND & THE TROSSACHS NATIONAL PARK AUTHORITY

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Summary of the contracting process

Loch Lomond & The Trossachs National Park Authority is planning a procurement process for the provision of Shuttle Bus services under the title "Shuttle Bus - PIN". This project is in the planning stage, with a prior information notice (PIN) published on 14th February 2025. The procurement is in the services category and is valued at £100,000. The service will cover the Loch Lomond National Park region, specifically the UKM77 area. Interested parties should note the future notice date of 31st March 2025 for further announcements.

This tender offers significant business growth opportunities for local bus operators, particularly those experienced in providing shuttle services within national park settings. The project aims to build on the success of the 2024 pilot of the Trossachs Explorer by implementing a modified three-month service, pending successful funding. Businesses well-suited for this tender are those capable of delivering robust transport solutions and looking to expand their operations within public services and the sustainable tourism industry. The procurement process creates a potential platform for increased visibility and engagement with the Loch Lomond & The Trossachs National Park Authority.

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Notice Title

Shuttle Bus - PIN

Notice Description

Provision of Shuttle Bus services

Lot Information

Lot 1

Following the successful 2024 pilot of the Trossachs Explorer, Loch Lomond and The Trossachs National Park Authority are looking to understand interest from local bus operators to deliver a modified 3-month service, subject to successful funding award and tender.. subject to funding

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-r6ebe6-0000790709
Publication Source
Public Contracts Scotland
Latest Notice
https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=FEB523926
Current Stage
Planning
All Stages
Planning

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
PCS Notice - Website Prior Information Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Services
Procurement Method
Not Specified
Procurement Method Details
Not specified
Tender Suitability
Not specified
Awardee Scale
Not specified

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

60 - Transport services (excl. Waste transport)


CPV Codes

60172000 - Hire of buses and coaches with driver

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£100,000 £100K-£500K
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
14 Feb 20251 years ago
Submission Deadline
Not specified
Future Notice Date
31 Mar 2025Expired
Award Date
Not specified
Contract Period
Not specified - Not specified
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

Tender Status
Planned
Lots Status
Planned
Awards Status
Not Specified
Contracts Status
Not Specified

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
LOCH LOMOND & THE TROSSACHS NATIONAL PARK AUTHORITY
Contact Name
Andrew Jump
Contact Email
procurement@lochlomond-trossachs.org
Contact Phone
+44 1389722664

Buyer Location

Locality
ALEXANDRIA
Postcode
G83 8EG
Post Town
Glasgow
Country
Scotland

Major Region (ITL 1)
TLM Scotland
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLM3 West Central Scotland
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLM31 East Dunbartonshire and West Dunbartonshire
Delivery Location
TLM77 Perth and Kinross, and Stirling

Local Authority
West Dunbartonshire
Electoral Ward
Lomond
Westminster Constituency
West Dunbartonshire

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